The Tools Behind Good Books
Every tool we recommend, we've actually used. These are the platforms, partners, and services we trust to help small businesses run cleaner, smarter, and more efficiently.
Good Books doesn't just keep your books — we help you build the right financial infrastructure for your business. That means connecting you with the right tools and the right partners at the right time.
Everything on this page has been vetted. Some are tools we use daily with clients. Some are partners we've built relationships with specifically because they serve the kinds of businesses we work with. All of them are worth your time.
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1. QuickBooks Online
Best for: Small to medium-sized businesses managing finances, invoicing, and reporting.
Features: Automated bookkeeping, expense tracking, tax preparation, and integrations with banks & payment platforms. -
2. Bill.com
Best for: Automating accounts payable and receivable.
Features: Digital payments, invoice management, approval workflows, and integration with accounting software. -
3. Melio
Best for: Simplified bill payments for small businesses.
Features: ACH transfers, credit card payments, check sending, and vendor management. -
4. Gusto
Best for: Payroll, benefits, and HR management.
Features: Automated payroll, tax filings, direct deposit, and employee benefits management. -
5. Xero
Best for: Cloud-based accounting with powerful automation.
Features: Bank reconciliation, invoicing, payroll, expense management, and multi-currency support. -
6. FreshBooks
Best for: Freelancers and small businesses needing simple invoicing and accounting.
Features: Time tracking, invoicing, expense tracking, and financial reports. -
7. Wave Accounting
Best for: Free accounting and bookkeeping for small businesses.
Features: Invoicing, receipt scanning, financial reporting, and payroll (paid add-on). -
8. Zoho Books
Best for: Affordable, all-in-one accounting software for small businesses.
Features: Inventory tracking, automated workflows, bank reconciliation, and multi-user access. -
9. Ramp
Best for: Automating expense management and corporate card payments.
Features: AI-powered spend tracking, corporate card management, receipt matching, and bill payments. -
10. Expensify
Best for: Expense tracking and reimbursements.
Features: Receipt scanning, automated expense reports, approval workflows, and integrations with accounting software.